Cotinus obovatus (American Smoke Tree) nativar as a low border

as a low border

or any naturalized area

Deer resistant Yes Notes Native bee friendly

needle-like thorns

Also known as Prairie Blazing Star

Cotinus obovatus (American Smoke Tree) nativar as a low borderAmerican Smoke Tree is an outstanding large multi trunk shrub or small tree with ornamental, flaking bark with bluish green leaves that turn various shades of red and orange in the fall. It blooms in the spring producing a profusion of fruit clusters that resemble pink clouds, hence the name. The flowers change from yellow to pink as they mature. American Smoke Tree is a drought tolerant and disease resistant tree if not over watered or over